Manchester City Council pologised and Redgate, which holds the council’s passageway-cleansing contract, confirmed it was involved in the work and both pledged to fund a new garden.
Bennett said: “I must say the council and Redgate, the contractors, have been incredible fixing it up and bringing it back to a space we can use.”
Another resident Rachel Powild said the alleyway was now more accessible for disabled people, with parts of the more wild areas of greenery trimmed back and a new access path running down the middle.
“It’s a lot better in terms of accessibility, we can actually get into the alley way, she said.
“Beforehand we had quite a difference in different areas – where some was gardening, some was quite wild but it made it difficult to get through.
“Now we have a chance for everyone to get in and to join in with the community.”
Maeve Cowan, who lives alongside the garden said they were looking forward to spring and seeing the garden in full bloom once again.
Councillor Basat Sheikh said he was encouraged to see the “passion and commitment” of Levenshulme residents who have been keen to restore the alleyway to its former glory.